Urgent Care Service for the Island

Beacon Health Centre to become part of the Urgent Care Service for the Island

With effect from 1st October the Beacon Health Centre will now become part of the UCS (Urgent Care Service). It is for those who have been advised by a health professional – doctor, dentist, optician, or pharmacist - or the NHS 111 service - to visit the UCS.

Pharmacy – there are about 30 across the Island open for longer than GP practices; a minimum of 8 open each day at weekends. Under the Pharmacy First scheme you don’t need to get a prescription from your GP for some conditions.

GP practices – there are 18 across the Island where both GPs, nurses and other health professionals provide services